Greenboard On Ceilings – Homeowner’s Savior Or Nightmare? An Unbiased Guide

Greenboard

Greenboard is well known for its water-resistant properties. The thick paper coating on the greenboard ensures that moisture doesn’t pass through, as is the case with regular drywall. Due to this property, greenboard is often used on the walls of high-moisture areas such as bathrooms and kitchens. But can greenboards be used on ceilings? That’s … Read more

Forgot To Tape Drywall Joint? (Here’s What To Do)

Drywall joint

Whenever you’re mudding drywall joints, you must use drywall tape. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a fan of fiberglass mesh tape or paper tape. But as long as you do use tape, you’re assured of smooth-looking joints that will hold up for decades. However, because we are human beings, it’s normal for us to make … Read more

Drywall Mud Not Drying (A Detailed Guide)

Joint Compound

Also known as joint compound, drywall mud is expected to dry within 12 to 24 hours. Some quick-setting formulas have a shorter drying duration of 5 to 90 minutes. If you have applied drywall mud and it’s still wet after 24 hours, then there is something wrong that needs to be addressed asap. In today’s article, … Read more

Metal Behind Drywall (What Is It And Why Is It There?)

A man working Builder makes a marking on the drywall for electrical wiring. Drywall construction in a house during renovation

The materials you will most likely find behind drywall are wooden studs, insulation made out of fiberglass or foam, window/door headers, wires, and plumbing pipes. You may also encounter fire blocks and debris. But what if you find metal behind drywall? What could metal be doing behind drywall? In today’s post, I will explore some … Read more

5 Common Mesh Drywall Tape Problems (Explained)

Mesh drywall tape

Mesh tape is a must-have material when installing drywall. It is used to join pieces of drywall. Mesh drywall tape can be applied on corners, seams, and joints to reinforce and stabilize the bond between the pieces. As useful as this material is, like all other construction products, mesh drywall tape does have its fair share of … Read more

Can You Use T1-11 Instead Of Drywall? (Explained)

T1-11

T1-11 was a very popular siding from 1960 to 1980. Homeowners back then loved the natural finish of this wood-based siding. It could either be painted or stained to create an impressive exterior finish. T1-11 siding is made out of plywood or OSB. And due to this particular feature, one may consider using it instead of drywall. … Read more

Drywall Imperfections After Priming (How To Fix Them)

Drywall seams

Flaws are inevitable when you are painting drywall. No matter how good you are, there will always be ridges, pits, or small dents on drywall. Unfortunately, they usually become visible after you lay primer. If left ignored, these imperfections can look unsightly. And if you are keen on aesthetics, these imperfections must be addressed before … Read more

Tile To Drywall Transition Outside Corner (Detailed Guide)

Tiling outside corner

Tiling projects are often easy, especially if you have some experience. However, certain scenarios can be pretty challenging, even for expert tilers. A good example is when you get to the point where you have a tile-to-drywall transition on an outside corner. In the above scenario, the outside corner where the tile meets drywall can’t … Read more

Can You Use DRYLOK On Drywall? (Explained)

DRYLOK

If you want to stop water from seeping through masonry walls, Drylok is the best waterproofing product to use. It is mostly used on concrete surfaces within the basement. Apart from concrete, Drylok can also be used on plaster, stone, and stucco. But can you use it on drywall? Keep on reading to find out. … Read more